title: [Late functional outcome of surgically treated mid-hand fractures].
abstract: The aim of surgical intervention for the treatment of metacarpal fractures is to restore the best possible function. This study of 61 patients who were treated utilizing different osteosynthesis techniques demonstrates out-standing long-term results. Conservative treatment may be adaeqaute for the treatment of uncomplicated and minimally dislocated fractures. For serial fractures and fractures involving joints, however, there is no alternative to osteo-synthesis.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Mainz.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kirsch
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Degreif
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Peczat
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Rommens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Funktionelle Spätergebnisse nach operativ behandelten Mittelhandfrakturen.